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Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of frequently asked questions.  Click on the question to see the response or scroll to reach each question and answer.  Don’t see your question?  Please contact us here.

Firearm Purchase Process

• What is the process for purchasing a firearm in Florida from a licensed firearm dealer?
• What is the difference between FDLE’s Firearm Purchase Program and the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)?
• What is a queue number?

Requirements to Purchase a Firearm

• How do I know if I’m eligible to purchase a firearm?
• What are the requirements to purchase a firearm in Florida?

Firearm Transaction Decisions

• I was told my transaction is pending a decision.  What does that mean and when can I expect a final decision?
• How can I find out what is causing the delay?  Is there something I can do to help resolve the issue?
• I was told my transaction was non-approved?  What does that mean?
• Do events that occurred while serving in the armed forces or event that occurred outside of the US have any bearing on my ability to purchase a firearm?
• My arrest happened a long time ago.  How long am I going to be prohibited from purchasing a firearm?
• I had my Florida arrest sealed.  How can it be used during a firearm background check?
• I was arrested and charged as a juvenile.  How does that affect my background check?

Obtaining or Challenging a Criminal History Record

• How do I obtain a copy of my criminal record?
• How do I have my criminal record updated?
• How do I have my record sealed / expunged?

Appeal Process

• How do I submit an appeal?
• What about appealing through the FBI NICS Program? 
• What if my fingerprints are already on file? 
• My appeal letter contained information about a UPIN. What is a UPIN?
• Can I re-appeal if my record has been updated?
• Download an appeal form.

Disposition of Firearms (DOF) Program

• How do I find out why a claimant received PF or RP?
• Can the subject appeal the Prohibitor(s) Found decision provided by FDLE?
• How can I pull up past transactions?
• What are the purge timelines for transactions?
• Are applicants required to provide their Social Security Number (SSN)?
• How do I process a firearm reclaim application?
• How do I enroll in FES?
• What are the policy requirements for DOF?
• What is the sample claimant form?
• What is the difference between No Prohibitor Found (NPF), Research Pending (RP) and Prohibitor Found (PF)?
• What are the prohibitors for possession of a firearm?